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Appeals panel revives mother's class action over 'unwanted' texts sent to her teen's phone
Ruling holds woman has legal standing to sue as the owner of her son's phone and number
Texas AG asked to let state workers know they don't have to pay union dues if they don't want to
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — A nonprofit instrumental in a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding union fees is urging Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to adopt is recommendations concerning right to work laws and forced union membership.
Court ruling proves it's a known danger to wear Cowboys gear to an Eagles game
PHILADELPHIA — A state appeals court has vacated a $700,000 personal injury verdict stemming from a bathroom fight at a Philadelphia Eagles football game.
Reversed: $256,000 legal fee award to Beaumont's KBMT-TV
BEAUMONT — A Texas appeals court has reversed a ruling awarding more than $250,000 in legal fees to a television station.
Appeals court rules government copyright infringement doesn't equate to illegal takings
HOUSTON — A Texas appeals court has determined that when a government body infringes on a copyright, that doesn’t become an unconstitutional taking subject to federal law.
Officer acted responsibly in breaking up soccer fight, justices find
BEAUMONT — A Texas appeals court has affirmed a lower court’s ruling stemming from an incident at a high school soccer game.
Appeals panel sides with property owners' association in drainage dispute
BEAUMONT — A Texas appeals panel has upheld a lower court’s ruling in favor of a property owners’ association.
Appeals panel says expert report raises adequate concerns about doctor's negligence
HOUSTON — A Texas appeals court has determined that a lower court did not abuse its discretion in denying a doctor’s motion to dismiss a medical negligence complaint.
Harris County judge may lose seat for seeking higher office
HOUSTON — Dress for the job you want, but do not apply for a new position before checking to see if you have to leave your current post first.